The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUCAP Sahel Niger for the first 12 months shall be EUR 8 700 000. The financial reference amount for the subsequent periods shall be decided by the Council.

All expenditure shall be managed in accordance with the rules and procedures applicable to the general budget of the Union.

Nationals of participating third States and of host and neighbouring countries shall be allowed to tender for contracts. Subject to the Commission’s approval, the Head of Mission may conclude technical arrangements with Member States, participating third States, and other international actors regarding the provision of equipment, services and premises to EUCAP Sahel Niger.

The financial arrangements shall respect the operational requirements of EUCAP Sahel Niger including compatibility of equipment and interoperability of its teams.

The Head of Mission shall report fully to, and be supervised by, the Commission on the activities undertaken in the framework of his/her contract.

The expenditure related to EUCAP Sahel Niger shall be eligible as of the date of adoption of this Decision.